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Why is salvation impossible for us? And what has Jesus done to make it possible?
"Jesus Replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.'” — Luke 18:27
Today's Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Luke 18 and helps us understand one of Jesus’s most hope-filled—and often misunderstood—statements.
We often use this verse when life feels difficult or overwhelming. But in its original context, Jesus is talking about something even bigger: salvation. We cannot make ourselves right with God. We cannot earn his favor or fix our own souls.
Natalie walks us through the stories surrounding Luke 18:27, including the Pharisee and the tax collector, the rich ruler, and Zacchaeus. You’ll be reminded that salvation is not something we achieve through good behavior, hard work, or religious effort. It is the impossible gift God has made possible through Jesus.
This Month's Memory Verse:
"Jesus replied, 'What is impossible with man is possible with God.''
📖 Luke 18:27

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What do you do when life feels like too much?
In today's episode, Natalie talks with Hanna Seymour about Ecclesiastes 3:1. The busy seasons, the hard seasons, and the comfort of knowing God is in control.
This Month's Memory Verse:
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1

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Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
All of Me by Cheryl Marshall
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Are you living in the season God has you in?

Today, Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz talk about Ecclesiastes 3:1 and the temptation to live in the past or for the future instead of receiving the present season from the Lord. Together, they reflect on nostalgia, discontentment, future hopes, and the deeper longing we all have for eternity with Jesus.
This Month's Memory Verse:
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1

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Resources from Today's Episode:
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
All of Me by Cheryl Marshall
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What do we do when a season is ending?
This week, Natalie talks with Emily Jensen about Ecclesiastes 3:1, big life changes, and trusting God when something familiar comes to a close. Emily shares about ending Risen Motherhood, learning to rest, and remembering that while seasons change, Jesus never does.
This Month's Memory Verse:
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1

Memorize Scripture with Us:
Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources - https://dwelldifferently.com/

Resources from Today's Episode:
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
All of Me by Cheryl Marshall
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Why do difficult seasons exist? And what is God doing in them?

📖 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." — Ecclesiastes 3:1

Today's Episode: Natalie Abbott takes a deep dive into Ecclesiastes 3 and helps us understand one of the Bible's most well-known—and often misunderstood—verses. While this passage is often quoted as a source of comfort, its original context is surprisingly honest about life's hardships, disappointments, and uncertainties.

Natalie walks us through the wisdom literature of Scripture, explains the unique message of Ecclesiastes, and shows how God's goodness shines through even the most difficult seasons. You'll be encouraged to trust God's timing, rest in His sovereignty, and remember that He is making everything beautiful in its time.

Whether you're walking through grief, uncertainty, transition, joy, or celebration, this episode will remind you that God is present in every season and faithfully working all things toward His good purposes.

This Month's Memory Verse:
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1

Memorize Scripture with Us:
Discover the easy button for Scripture memory through Dwell Differently's resources - https://dwelldifferently.com/

Resources from Today's Episode:
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin - https://crossway.org/womenofthewordbook
All of Me by Cheryl Marshall - https://bit.ly/DDAllofMe
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Website: DwellDifferently.com
Socials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitz
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